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Hottest careers for women in 2013

Jessica Watson — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 04:23:00 -0800

Are you ready to change your career path or heading out into the work world once again? We've searched the job market for the top opportunities for women in 2013 and are ready to help you make the most out of the new year.

Great jobs that don't require a four-year degree

Selena Dehne — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 04:57:00 -0800

Many people assume that a four-year degree is the only path to rewarding jobs. It’s certainly true that a bachelor’s degree broadens job seekers’ opportunities and qualifies them for more jobs, but there is also a wealth of good job opportunities that don’t require a four-year degree.

15 Jobs that won't tie you to a desk

Selena Dehne — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 09:03:00 -0700

Do you cringe at the thought of spending each and every workday glued to a desk? If so, you're not alone. Many people would prefer to have a job that allows them to be active and move from one place to another.

Best green jobs in the next five years

Kori Ellis — Fri, 11 May 2012 09:00:00 -0700

With a huge push and tremendous investment in clean energy, and more environmentally friendly business practices, considerable growth in the green job sector is expected for at least the next five to 10 years. You can find a wide variety of jobs in environmental fields that concentrate on energy efficiency, sustainable and renewable energy, and preservation of natural resources. From solar power technicians to organic farmers to urban planners, a number of sustainability-focused careers continue to be on the rise.

Working Mom 3.0: 3 Find the right job

Stephanie Taylor Christensen — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 07:03:00 -0800

You know you want to be a stay-at-home working mom, but what's the right job opportunity that will give you extra money, fulfillment, and flexibility for your family? In this issue of Working Mom 3.0, writer and stay-at-home working mom Stephanie Taylor Christensen reveals key questions that can uncover the right stay-at-home job for you.

4 Jobs we have before The One

Jessica Padykula — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 10:00:00 -0700

Finding your dream job is a lot like finding your one true love. You go through some heartbreak and you deal with some duds, but eventually you find what you’re looking for. While there are countless jobs you could potentially have before finding the perfect position, we’ve narrowed it down to four of the most common. Whether you’ve found the job you’ve always wanted or you’re still stuck in limbo where your career is concerned, you should be able to relate to some of the jobs on our list – the ones that most of us encounter before landing the one we love.

Monday Mom challenge: Is it time for you to switch careers?

Jen Klein — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 07:05:00 -0700

If you are one of the many moms who have a second job outside the home, you likely have thought long and hard about work-life balance. You balance your career and the time and educational investment into it with the needs and demands and joys of family life. But when you think about your work life, when was the last time you asked yourself, “Is this the right job for me? Do I love what I do?” If the answer is not an unequivocal yes, it might be time to make a change. It might be time for a new career.

Responsibility and your teen’s first job

Laura Willard — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 14:07:00 -0700

Does your teen want a job? Do you want your teen to get her first job? Or perhaps you both think it’s an awful idea that will distract from her studies and interfere with her social life. If you’re trying to navigate the world of teenage employment, there are several factors to keep in mind. Read on for solid advice.

Talking careers with your younger children

Jen Klein — Thu, 19 May 2011 08:10:00 -0700

“What do you want to be when you grow up?” It’s a ubiquitous question. And it’s the way we start, at a very early age, to introduce our children to the idea of work. The question is not a serious one when the children are young -- the responses are as much for our entertainment as anything else -- but they are a starting off point for a childhood-long introduction to careers, jobs -- and the education to get one there.

Working Mom 3.0: When to say when

Stephanie Taylor Christensen — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 09:30:00 -0700

Working Mom 3.0 chronicles the journey women are taking to reinvent what it means to be a “working mom.” In this installment, Stephanie Taylor Christensen shares her insight about knowing when to say when and deciding to start a new career path.

Risky career move: From banker to biker

Michele Borboa, MS — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 11:06:00 -0700

Valerie Thompson is a woman in a man’s world. The former banking executive is one of a handful of women who strap on a helmet and hit the race track, often exceeding 175 mph. In less than three years, Thompson has earned her way into motorcycle drag racing’s most elite class. Was going from banker to biker a risky career move? Absolutely! But, it’s her work off the track and the story of how she got there that can help other woman follow their seemingly wildest career dreams.

Revamping your wardrobe for a new job

Aly Walansky — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 06:31:00 -0800

In today's economy, many women can't afford to invest in a new wardrobe for the interview process. However, with competition for jobs at a fast and furious pace, being able to put our best foot forward is more important than ever. Here are some tips for updating your wardrobe for a new job.

5 Ways to make the most of your layoff

Kristin Julie Viola — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 09:41:00 -0800

There's no getting around it: Layoffs are never easy, and they're never fun. Unemployment can leave you scrambling to pay the bills, and it can make you feel as if you have stepped on an endless emotional roller coaster.

6 Women with unusual careers

Corie Russell — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:05:00 -0700

We're past the 1950s housewife image. We're even past the notion that women can't do math or hard labor. In 2009, women are proudly bridging that gap between what was once thought impossible and what is now being achieved. Here, we speak to six women about their unconventional careers and how they thrive in a man's world that sometimes still hangs onto old stereotypes.